Overview
- Germany’s 4-3 friendly win in Basel on Friday featured Florian Wirtz assisting two before halftime and scoring twice, including an 85th-minute winner, for their first victory over Switzerland since 2008.
- Wirtz called it probably his best game for Germany and admitted his first goal’s placement was not fully intentional.
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann defended the Liverpool newcomer against harsh club-level criticism, calling it not justified and saying he can come out stronger.
- Nagelsmann praised the attack but warned the back line was too passive, highlighting defensive lapses that must be fixed before the World Cup.
- Germany continue their tune-up against Ghana on Monday, with Group E at the World Cup set to include Ecuador, Ivory Coast and Curaçao.